Project Coordinator, Full Time

About the role

Under the strategic direction of the Office of the Dean, the Project Coordinator will coordinate and implement strategic priorities of the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences (college) and support the day-to-day operations with cross-functional teams within the Office of the Dean and academic departments. This role balances autonomy, collaboration, accurate and timely internal and external communication, and ownership of key operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead, and evaluate initiatives and projects related to strategic priorities for the college, collaboratively prioritize short and long-term special projects, programs, events, and other initiatives as assigned by the Associate Deans and the Business Manager
• Provide ownership for the processes and procedures related to student compliance with pre-matriculation requirements
• Provide ownership for accurate and timely internal communications to the college community, including monthly college newsletter, student portal, and faculty and staff canvas community
• Provide ownership for accurate and timely external communications, inclusive of social media and college website
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners
• Manage degree of autonomy, organization, creativity, collaboration, and market analysis to meet business goals
• Coordinates project schedules and ensures deliverables are achieved on time
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment and demonstrates teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Perform selected duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in business or other related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience in administrative operations
• Project experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience using project management tools
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
• Computer proficiency for MS Office Suite
• Highly effective verbal and written communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Demonstrate strong collaborative and problem solving abilities
• Ability to interact in a professional manner and relate well to a diverse workplace
• Ability to think creatively, juggle multiple priorities, and manage tight deadlines

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.